I Compared 6 High-Yield African Savings Apps — What Their Rates, Terms, and User Reviews Actually Reveal
Why I did this My aunt once told me she “keeps money safe in the app” — then sent a screenshot of her balance that was suspiciously the same as the deposit. She hadn’t seen interest credited in months. I didn’t blame her — the fintech world throws big APY numbers at people like confetti at a wedding, and most readers don’t have time to chase the terms. So instead of running a single-person 30-day stunt (which is useful but slow), I did the next best thing: I read what each provider publicly promises, checked product pages and terms, and compared how each product actually says it will pay interest — plus the fine print. That gives readers a verifiable snapshot to act on right now: which apps have the highest headline yields, which ones require lockups, and which are bank-backed (a key safety signal in finance). I kept the tone human because money isn’t just numbers — it’s the reason we buy lunch or skip it. Expect a little wit, clear advice, and practical bullets you can us...